Quitting Drugs and Drinking Isn’t Just a Matter of Willpower
Many people don’t have a full understanding of addiction. They might believe, for instance, that a person lacks inner strength or willpower. People tend to believe that a person has some sort of personal flaw that is driving them to drink or use drugs again and again. People also tend to believe that a person [...]
Why It’s Important to Know What You’re Feeling
The ability to know what you're feeling and when is called emotional awareness. Not everyone has this ability and it takes some time to build. However, it's vital that those who are in recovery from addiction develop some emotional awareness in order to heal. Dealing With Emotions One of the most common reasons for turning [...]
The Benefits of a Sober Living Home
When a person makes a decision to get sober, it would be great if sobriety showed up at the door immediately. It would be fantastic if you could snap your fingers and you were sober. However, that's just not the case. Just like it took some time to develop an addiction; it's going to take [...]
Manage Impulsivity Before It Leads to Drinking and Drug Use
Impulsivity can be a lot of fun in the right moments. For instance, let’s say you’ve put your time into your job and you feel like you’re caught up with everything. On the way to work on one sunny and beautiful day, you have the idea to call in sick, call a friend, and go […]
Behaviors To Look for When You Suspect Drug Use In A Loved One
When a loved one begins to act funny, you may not know what’s causing it. There could be several reasons behind the unusual behavior and more of a need for a mental health treatment program. Any of these could put a strain on someone affecting their behaviors, choices, and relationships. The same is true with […]
Ways to Distract Yourself When Faced with Cravings
If you're a recovering alcoholic - whether you're early in your recovery or have many years of sobriety under your belt - cravings are likely going to be a part of your experience. Cravings aren't easy. In fact, for some, it may be hard to identify a craving, especially for those who are new to [...]
How to Support Your Spouse in Sobriety
Relationships and marriage can have their challenges. However, when you add addiction to the mix, marriages can experience a significant strain. Although your spouse might be sober now, a marriage can still feel burdened by recovery and the possibility of relapse. If you want to offer your spouse sober support in recovery, one of the […]
What To Do For Fun When You’re Sober
Sometimes, something as simple as boredom can lead to alcohol or drug abuse. Not knowing what to do in your free time can lead individuals in recovery towards relapse whether they've been sober for a long time or only briefly. In fact, boredom is one of the leading triggers of substance use, along with loneliness [...]
How to Embrace Change in Addiction Recovery
You might say that when you decide to get sober, you start a journey to a whole new life. You begin the process of becoming a whole new you. But on the one hand, you might be afraid of the unknown, which is natural with a big life change. However, the unknown brings experiences you’ve […]
